Career and Education Opportunities for Elementary School Teachers in Arkansas

Arkansas has a population of 2,889,450, which has grown by 8.08% over the past 10 years. Nicknamed the "Natural State," Arkansas's capital and biggest city is Little Rock.

There are currently 10,680 jobs for elementary school teachers in Arkansas and this is projected to grow by 25% to about 13,300 jobs by 2016. This is better than the national trend for elementary school teachers, which sees this job pool growing by about 15.8% over the next eight years. Elementary school teachers generally teach pupils in public or private schools at the elementary level basic academic, social, and other formative skills.

The average wage in the general category of Primary and Secondary School Education jobs is $10 per hour or $40,245 per year in Arkansas, and an average of $11 per hour or $45,804 per year nationwide. Incomes for elementary school teachers are better than in the overall category of Primary and Secondary School Education in Arkansas, and better than the overall Primary and Secondary School Education category nationally. Jobs in this field include: art teacher, language instructor, and gymnastic teacher.

In 2008, there were a total of 1,599,446 jobs in Arkansas. The average annual income was $32,257 in 2008, up from $31,517 the preceding year. The unemployment rate in Arkansas was 7.3% in 2009, which has grown by 2.1% since the previous year. Approximately 16.7% of Arkansas residents have college degrees, which is lower than the national average.

The top industries in Arkansas include poultry processing, hardware, and plumbing equipment merchant wholesalers, and ventilation, heating, air-conditioning, and commercial refrigeration equipment manufacturing. Notable tourist attractions include the William J Clinton Presidential Center and Park, the Quapaw Quarter Association, and the EMOBA.

CITIES WITH Elementary School Teacher OPPORTUNITIES IN Arkansas

JOB DESCRIPTION: Elementary School Teacher

Elementary School Teacher video from the State of New Jersey Dept. of Labor and Workforce Development

In general, elementary school teachers teach pupils in public or private schools at the elementary level basic academic, social, and other formative skills.

Every day, elementary school teachers are expected to be able to articulate ideas and problems. They need to evaluate problems as they arise. It is also important that they listen to and understand others in meetings.

Similar jobs with educational opportunities in Arkansas include:

English Professor. Teach courses in English language and literature, including linguistics and comparative literature.

High School Teacher. Instruct students in secondary public or private schools in one or more subjects at the secondary level, such as English, mathematics, or social studies. May be designated according to subject matter specialty, such as typing instructors, commercial teachers, or English teachers.

Kindergarten Teacher. Teach elemental natural and social science, personal hygiene, and literature to children from 4 to 6 years old. Promote physical, mental, and social development. May be required to hold State certification.

Librarian. Administer libraries and perform related library services. Work in a variety of settings, including public libraries, schools, colleges and universities, museums, corporations, government agencies, law firms, non-profit organizations, and healthcare providers. Tasks may include selecting, acquiring, and maintaining library materials; and furnishing reference, bibliographical, and readers' advisory services. May perform in-depth, strategic research, and synthesize, analyze, and filter information. May set up or work with databases and information systems to catalogue and access information.

Middle School Teacher. Teach students in public or private schools in one or more subjects at the middle, intermediate, or junior high level, which falls between elementary and senior high school as defined by applicable State laws and regulations.

Preschool Teacher. Instruct children (normally up to 5 years of age) in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth needed for primary school in preschool, day care center, or other child development facility. May be required to hold State certification.

LOCATION INFORMATION: Arkansas

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Arkansas has a population of 2,889,450, which has grown by 8.08% over the past decade. Nicknamed the "Natural State," Arkansas's capital and biggest city is Little Rock. In 2008, there were a total of 1,599,446 jobs in Arkansas. The average annual income was $32,257 in 2008, up from $31,517 the previous year. The unemployment rate in Arkansas was 7.3% in 2009, which has grown by 2.1% since the previous year. Approximately 16.7% of Arkansas residents have college degrees, which is lower than the national average.

The top industries in Arkansas include poultry processing, hardware, and plumbing equipment merchant wholesalers, and ventilation, heating, air-conditioning, and commercial refrigeration equipment manufacturing. Notable tourist destinations include the Museum of Discovery, the Macarthur Museum of Arkansas Military History, and the Quapaw Quarter Association.